Digital oven thermometers work by using electronic probes to measure the temperature of food. They typically feature LCD screens for easy reading and often include programmable settings to prevent ...

An oven thermometer can come in handy whether you're baking fresh bread or roasting an entire chicken. However, it needs to be used properly to be helpful.

Digital oven thermometers. These digital thermometers, often called meat thermometers, contain electronics, a digital display and a metal, temperature sensing probe.

Leave-in digital thermometer. With this type of meat thermometer, the probe remains in the meat while it cooks, monitoring the temperature without your having to open the oven door.